Vacuum Prosthetic Penis, System and New Method of Intercourse

ABSTRACT

A sexual aid device, system and method comprising: an exterior wall; interior air bladder; flange; an outlet; penile sheath; penile port; wherein air is removed from the interior air bladder causing the penile sheath to expand toward the exterior wall and adhere to and engorge an inserted penis. In an optional saddled embodiment the inner and outer scrotal support of the chassis and sheath help to hold the device in place while providing a comfortable scrotal opening an enabling gentle massage of the scrotum and perineum through use of a perineum bump. In order to remove air from the interior air bladder a bulb, piston, motorized and/or other vacuum pumps may be used.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Pat. Appl. No.62/639,473, filed Mar. 6, 2018 and entitled Vacuum Prosthetic Penis,System and New Method of Intercourse. This invention improves upon priorinventions of the inventor. See, e.g., Stephen Callow, Unified Dildo andBottom Open Anatomically Contoured Harness Plate, U.S. Appl. Pub. No.US20160279019A1 filed Mar. 26, 2015; Stephen Callow, Personal cleaningdevice U.S. Appl. Pub. No. US20090082729A1, filed Sep. 26, 2007; StephenCallow, Hollow Plug, U.S. Pat. No. D742025, issued Oct. 27, 2015; andStephen Callow, Hollow dildo, U.S. Pat. No. D719,665 issued Dec. 16,2014, each of which are incorporated herein by reference in theirentirety.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The invention relates to the fields of sexual health devices, systemsand methods for sexual intercourse. The invention provides a solutionfor erectile dysfunction. The invention enables sexual intercourse witha flaccid penis and also enables sexual intercourse to begin or continueafter climax. The invention enables those unable to maintain an erectionon their own to have the necessary support for penetration whilemaximizing the donning user's sensation and intimacy. The invention alsoprovides a form of attachment directly to the donning users penis thatdoes not require an erection and is an improvement over straps andharnesses.

Description of the Related Art

Erectile dysfunction is treated in a variety of manners. Commontreatments include drugs such as: Avanafil (Stendra); Sildenafil(Viagra); Tadalafil (Adcirca, Cialis); Vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn)Generally, these drugs enhance the effects of nitric oxide and naturalchemicals in the body that relax muscles in the penis and/or increaseblood flow in the penis. Generally, taking one of these drugs will notautomatically produce an erection, but enables the user to form anerection once the drug is active and nitric oxide is released.

Other drugs such as alprstadil can be administered throughself-injection. With this method the user or their partner injectsalprostadil (caverject impuls, edex, etc.) into the base or side of thepenis. Other drugs such as paverine and pentolamine might also be usedalone or in conjunction (bimix/trimix) with alprostadil. In some cases,these drugs may cause more immediate erections than oral medications.However, there can be pain and bleeding at the injection site, formationof fibrous tissue, nerve damage, infection and in some cases prolongederection (priapism). Alternative methods of application of the drugsinclude urethral suppositories. These suppositories and the tools thatinsert them can be painful and the overall treatment suffers from manyof the same problems as with other drugs.

Other possible side effects of treating ED with drugs include flushing,nasal congestion, headache, visual changes, backache and stomach upset.In some cases allergic reactions, sever pain, death and suicide mayresult. Medications for erectile dysfunction do not work in all men andmight be less effective in certain conditions, such as after prostatesurgery or if the persons afflicted have diabetes. Some medicationsmight also be dangerous if the afflicted persons: take nitrate drugssuch as: isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket) and isosorbide dinitrate(Dilatrate-SR, Isordil) nitroglycerin (Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat,etc) and others. Drugs may also be dangerous for those that have heartdisease, heart failure and low blood pressure (hypotension). In additionor in lieu of drugs, afflicted persons may be treated with hormones suchas testosterone replacement. This can have many of the same side effectsas drugs and also cause other changes in the body and mood of the user.

Instead of and/or to supplement drugs and hormones, afflicted personsmay use herbal supplements and alternative medicine. Some of these canbe dangerous and may have unknown methods of work and may interact withprescription drugs or be contaminated during formulation.

Generally, change of lifestyle and exercise has shown to improveerectile function in some men, such as quitting smoking, abstaining fromalcohol and recreational drug use, losing excess pounds, reducing stressand psychological therapy. Such treatments take time and discipline andmight not always be effective or appropriate.

In lieu or in addition to other therapies, surgery and penile implantsare sometimes a solution. This form of treatment typically involvessurgically placing devices into the penis. The devices may includeinflatable or bendable rods. The inflatable devices enable the user somecontrol how long they have an erection whereas the bendable rods helpthe penis be firm and malleable. Surgery is risky, generally permanentand can have many side effects, injuries and drawbacks including but notlimited to permanent pain, greater dysfunction and or infection.

Yet, another alternative is the use of vacuum construction devices (alsoknown as penis pumps or “VCD”), and erectile rings. Generally, suchdevices are used by placing a tube over the afflicted penis. Then thepump removes air from inside the tube. This creates a vacuum that pullsblood into the penis causing an erection. A tension ring is then placedaround the base of the penis to restrict the blood from leaving and keepthe penis firm. The penis pump may damage or bruise the penis, andejaculation is often restricted by the tension ring. The use of a VCDcan also result in a colder feeling penis than one that has become erectnaturally. The inventor has created many devices that can be helpful forextended sexual intercourse and use by those that suffer from erectiledysfunction or premature ejaculation. However, these inventions do notprovide the unique benefits for better fit, form, method of use andmanufacture, particularly when used with a flaccid penis.

There is a long unmet need for a device that does not rely upon drugs orrestricting blood flow from the penis that can be used on the fly thatis comfortable and erotic for use and that promotes sexual wellness.Moreover, although the inventor has created many devices that can arehelpful for extended sexual intercourse and use by those that sufferfrom erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, but none of thoseinventions provide the unique structure disclosed herein that fills longfelt needs for better fit, form, new methods of use and superiormanufacture, particularly when used with a flaccid penis. See, e.g.,Stephen Callow, Unified Dildo and Bottom Open Anatomically ContouredHarness Plate, U.S. Appl. Pub. No. US20160279019A1 filed Mar. 26, 2015;Stephen Callow, Personal cleaning device U.S. Appl. Pub. No.US20090082729A1, filed Sep. 26, 2007; Stephen Callow, Hollow Plug, U.S.Pat. No. D742, 025, issued Oct. 27, 2015; and Stephen Callow Hollowdildo, U.S. Pat. No. D719,665 issued Dec. 16, 2014, each incorporatedherein by reference in their entirety.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a vacuum prosthetic penis, system and newmethod of intercourse.

More specifically, the vacuum prosthetic penis, system and new method ofintercourse enables intercourse for person with a flaccid penis due toerectile dysfunction, sexual exhaustion (post climax). It also providesenhanced sexual experience for persons with normal and above normalsexual drive and ability.

With the invention of the vacuum prosthetic penis, system and new methodof intercourse disclosed herein now sexual partners can try previouslyavoided positions with new confidence, comfort and pleasure. Theinvention enables deeper penetration for longer times, and is easy todon by a user with a flaccid or exhausted penis. It does not requirestraps or a harness. It provides the donning user with greater supportand confidence and aids in increasing sexual stamina, sexualperformance, stronger erections, and sexual pleasure.

Although the invention is illustrated and described herein as embodiedas a sexual aid device, system and encore method of intercourse, theinvention is not limited to the details shown because variousmodifications and structural changes may be made without departing fromthe invention and the equivalents of the claims. However, theconstruction and method of operation of the invention together withadditional objects and advantages thereof will be best understood fromthe following description of specific embodiments when read inconnection with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent tothose skilled in the art from the following description with referenceto the drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is an elevated side view of the present invention with an outlettowards the base of the shaft;

FIG. 2 is an elevated side view of the present invention with an outlettowards the tip of the head;

FIG. 3 is an elevated side view of the present invention with an outlettowards the base of the shaft with a connected pump bulb;

FIG. 4 is top down view of the configuration shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is top down view of the configuration shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is top down view of the configuration shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 a cutaway side elevated side view of the invention of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a cutaway side view of the invention of FIG. 1 with aninserted penis;

FIG. 9 is a cutaway side view of the invention of FIG. 2 with a bulbshaped pump located in the head;

FIG. 10 show the invention of FIG. 1 with an external pump mechanismconnected to the outlet towards the base;

FIG. 11 is a top down view of the configuration of FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is side view of the configuration of FIG. 10 invention as donnedby a user with a soft penis;

FIG. 13 is side view of the configuration of FIG. 10 invention as donnedby a user after a vacuum pump has removed air from the internal airbladder;

FIG. 14 is side view of the invention centering focus on the penilechamber;

FIG. 15 is an example of one of many textures that are applied to theinterior of the penile chamber;

FIG. 16 is an example of one of many textures that are applied to theinterior of the penile chamber;

FIG. 17 is an example of one of many textures that are applied to theinterior of the penile chamber;

FIG. 18 is an example of one of many textures that are applied to theinterior of the penile chamber; and,

FIG. 19 is an example of one of many textures that are applied to theinterior of the penile chamber.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring to the drawings FIG. 1 is an elevated side view of the presentinvention with an outlet towards the base of the shaft. Shown in FIG. 1.are the: head 100; shaft 200; flange 300; and, base shaft outlet 400.

FIG. 2 is an elevated side view of the present invention with an outlettowards the tip of the head. Shown in FIG. 2. are the: head 100; shaft200; flange 300; and, head tip outlet 700.

FIG. 3 is an elevated side view of the present invention with an outlettowards the base of the shaft with a connected pump bulb. Shown in FIG.3. are the: head 100; shaft 200; flange 300; base shaft outlet 400; baseshaft pump connector 600; and, exterior base shaft pump 500.

FIG. 4 is top down view of the configuration shown in FIG. 1. Shown inFIG. 4 are the: head 100; shaft 200; flange 300; base shaft outlet 400;and, penile port 1100.

FIG. 5 is top down view of the configuration shown in FIG. 2. Shown inFIG. 5 are the: head 100; shaft 200; flange 300; head tip outlet 700;and, penile port 1100.

FIG. 6 is top down view of the configuration shown in FIG. 3. Shown inFIG. 6 are the: head 100; shaft 200; flange 300; base tip outlet 400;pump connector 600; exterior base shaft pump 500; and, penile port 1100.

FIG. 7 a side elevated side view of the invention of FIG. 1. Shown inFIG. 7 are the: exterior wall 900; interior air bladder 800; flange 300;base shaft outlet 400; penile sheath 1000; penis 1400; and, penile port1100.

FIG. 8 is a cutaway side view of the invention of FIG. 1 with aninserted penis. Shown in FIG. 8 are the: exterior wall 900; interior airbladder 800; flange 300; base shaft outlet 400; penile sheath 1000;penile port 1100; penis 1400; user abdomen 1500; and, user scrotum 1600.

FIG. 9 is a cutaway side view of the invention of FIG. 2 with a bulbshaped pump located in the head. Shown in FIG. 9 are the: exterior wall900; interior air bladder 800; flange 300; penile sheath 1000; penileport 1100; head tip outlet 700; pump connector 600; bulb pump 500; and,exterior wall 900.

FIG. 10 shows the invention of FIG. 1 with an external pump mechanismconnected to the outlet towards the base. Shown in FIG. 10 are the: head100; shaft 200; base tip outlet 400; flange 300; pump connector 600;piston pump 1200; and, pump connector 600.

FIG. 11 is a top down view of the configuration of FIG. 10. Shown inFIG. 11 are the: head 100; shaft 200; base tip outlet 400; flange 300;pump connector 600; penile port 1100; piston pump 1200; and, pumpconnector 600.

FIG. 12 is side view of the configuration of FIG. 10 invention as donnedby a user with a soft penis. Shown in FIG. 12 are the: exterior wall900; interior air bladder 800; flange 300; base tip outlet 400; penilesheath 1000; penile port 1100; pump connector 600; piston pump 1200;penis 1400; user abdomen 1500; and, scrotum 1600.

FIG. 13 is side view of the configuration of FIG. 10 invention as donnedby a user after a vacuum pump has removed air from the internal airbladder. Shown in FIG. 13 are the: exterior wall 900; interior airbladder 800; flange 300; base tip outlet 400; penile sheath 1000; penileport 1100; pump connector 600; piston pump 1200; penis 1400; userabdomen 1500; and, scrotum 1600.

FIG. 14 is side view of the invention centering focus on the texture ofthe penile sheath. Shown in FIG. 13 are the: exterior wall 900; interiorair bladder 800; flange 300; base tip outlet 400; penile sheath 1000;and, penile port 1100. Focus is drawn to some of the potential texturesof the penile sheath as further shown and described in FIGS. 15-19.

FIG. 15 is an example of one of many ribbing textures that are appliedto the interior of the penile chamber.

FIG. 16 is an example of another ribbing texture applied to the interiorof the penile chamber.

FIG. 17 is an example of a spiked texture applied to the interior of thepenile chamber.

FIG. 18 is an example of a bumped texture applied to the interior of thepenile chamber.

FIG. 19 is an example of a multi treaded form of texture applied to theinterior of the penile chamber.

Although a harness strap, saddle, perineum massager, may be added to theinvention, the invention avoids the need for many of these extrafeatures.

Although the device can be used by persons with erectile dysfunctionand/or suffering from premature ejaculation, it is also adapted toaccommodate an erect penis so that a person with normal or increasedsexual stamina and energy can use the device with an erect penis.

After climax, if the penis softens or becomes less erect, the donninguser can continue to pleasure their sexual partner. This is an encoremethod of intercourse. The sexual aid device may be utilized before orafter climax. The flange 300 enables the device when to be easily donnedby a person with a flaccid penis as it is placed over the flaccid penisand as the vacuum removes air from the chamber the flaccid penis expandsinside the device, much like a VCD. Although the figures show the use ofbulb and piston types of pumps nearly any appropriately sized pump couldbe used including motorized and spring powered pumps, air can also bedrawn out through a straw attached to a vacuum, human mouth, or othersuction device. In an embodiment, connectively associate with theoutlet, pump and interior air bladder is a close and release valve thatenables the donning user or their partner to fix and release the airpressure within the vacuum. Incorporating the release valve into thepump mechanism via switch, button, bulb etc. enables the operator toadjust the pressure of the vacuum on the fly. However, there releasevalve may be incorporated into a separate outlet/inlet.

In a preferred embodiment, the outer shell of sexual aid device andsystem of the present invention is made of a single material from asingle mold. The material used for a sexual aid device and system of thepresent invention may be nearly any solid material. However, a materialused often has elastic properties in order to absorb energy and stretchto fit. In a preferred embodiment a sexual aid device and system of thepresent invention fits around a penis and is held in place by suction onthe penis and at the base of the penis through the flange. Thispreferred embodiment provides an added benefit of enabling the automaticmassaging, squeezing and pulling sensation around the penis thatprovides pleasure to the penetrating partner donning the device, similarto that of normal sex with penetration. For the penetrated/receivingpartner the device provide the sensation of a solid erect penis, whenthe penetrating partner would normally be flaccid or unable topenetrate.

A preferred material for forming the outer shell of the sexual aiddevice and system of the present invention contains polysiloxanes, asilicone plastic and/or silicone rubber blend. Various elastomers mayalso be used, including but not limited to natural rubbers. Ideally, inmany cases, an inert or medical grade silicone rubber, latex or siliconeblended material is used. The recommended materials for forming a thrustbumper are biocompatible and hypoallergenic, but can also be treatedwith an antibiotic or antiviral coating and/or texture. Antibioticmaterial and/or chemicals may also be infused or formed within thematerial of the sexual aid device and system of the present invention.Springs, foams, padding, goose down, cotton, rayon, polyester, variousmicrofibers and other materials such as memory foam may be used to formthe sexual aid device and/or portions of its core. The chassis may usemetals and other more rigid materials for structural support. However,it is desirable that the outer and inner surfaces are soft and hygienic.

The sexual aid device and system of the present invention core maycontain gels, liquids and/or other materials. However, too much memoryor too much elasticity of the material that comprise a sexual aid deviceand system of the present invention may adversely effect the results.Moreover, many springs, foams, padding and other materials often lackthe generally desired hypoallergenic characteristics. The best materialsgenerally are: highly elastic; quickly to return to their stable (moldedor cut) form; resist/prevent and/or destroy bacteria, fungus andviruses; and, are easily washed. It is desirable that there issufficient room inside the inner chamber so that the flaccid penis ofthe donning user is able to expand to and beyond its maximum erectlength and girth. A preferred embodiment of a chassis of the presentinvention compresses during thrusting of sexual intercourse and expandsduring withdraw. Generally, the material forming a sexual aid device andsystem of the present invention should feel comfortable to the touch andsoft, silky, and skin like. However, some users desire a more rigid,leathery, wet or rough feel. Ribbing, various textures such as surfacespikes and treats are applied to some devices for additional sensation,pleasure and comfort.

The internal edges and outer edges of the sexual aid device arepreferably smooth and beveled/rounded. Preferably, the edges are eased,but bullnose, ogee, straight and other forms of edge may be used. Therounded edges generally provide greater comfort and make it easier for auser to don the sexual aid device and prevent chaffing.

A preferred material for forming the exterior wall 900 and flange 300 ofthe sexual aid device and system of the present invention are generallythose containing polysiloxanes, a silicone plastic and/or siliconerubber blend. Various elastomers may also be used, including but notlimited to natural rubbers. Ideally, in many cases, an inert or medicalgrade silicone rubber, latex or silicone blended material is used. Therecommended materials for forming the sheath are biocompatible andhypoallergenic, but can also be treated with an antibiotic or antiviralcoating and/or texture. Antibiotic material and/or chemicals may also beinfused or formed within the material of the sexual aid device andsystem of the present invention. Thin and disposable sheaths aredesirable in many instances and materials such as lambskin or condomsare used. Spermicidal, antibiotic, lubricants, warming gels, coolinggels and antiviral coatings can enhance the sexual experience andprophylactic use of the device. Various textures, ribbing and treadspatterns can be applied to the inner and outer surfaces of the sheathfor greater sensation and control by both the donning user and thereceiving person.

Beveling and grooving/texturing of the exterior edges also provides acomfortable fit while enabling better grip for donning and removing thedevice. Examples of various embodiments of external edges and groves areshown in the figures.

In order to don a sexual aid device, the giving and/or penetratingpartner places his/her phallus, appendage and/or penis 1400 through theopening in the flange 300 of the device. Then air is removed from theinterior air bladder 800 causing the penile sheath 1000 to expand towardthe exterior wall 900. This creates suction on the penis 1400 andbetween the flange and the abdomen 1500, scrotum 1600 and/or pelvis.

In some embodiments the penile port 1100 is narrowed in order to provideerection ring type support for longer sex and greater engorgement of thepenis. This is particularly useful when the donning/penetrating partnerdesires the sensation of an erection but suffers from erectiledysfunction, premature ejaculation, and/or is recovering from priorclimax.

While results vary slightly across reputable studies, the generalconsensus is that the mean human penis, when erect, is in the range12.9-15 cm (5.1-5.9 in) in length. The average girth is about four andfifty nine one-hundredths (4.59) inches in circumference. Consequently,the desired length of the penile channel from the proximal end of thepenile port 1100 to the distal end should generally be greater than six(6) inches. In most applications, seven (7) inches or more is desired.The penile port 1100 circumference generally should be at leastapproximately one and one-half (1.5) inches and generally less thanseven (7) inches. In most applications, between four (4) to six (6)inches of circumference is desired. The most common width beingapproximately one and one-half (1.5) inches or just under five (5)inches in circumference. However, some penile channel 4100 and penileport 2400 shapes and size may exceed or fall outside the generallyrecommended rages. In particular, in some applications it is desired tocontain a vibrating mechanism(s), such as a unbalanced motor(s),spring(s) or bells. In these embodiments that chassis are often extendedto include such mechanisms, and such mechanisms are activated priorand/or during insertion of the sexual aid device into an orifice. Thedrawings herein are understood to be just representative embodiments,other embodiments and combinations are also described herein.

Having thus described preferred embodiments, it should be apparent tothose skilled in the art that certain advantages of the described systemhave been achieved. It should also be appreciated that variousmodifications, adaptions, and alternative embodiments thereof may bemade within the scope and spirit of the present invention. The inventionis further defined by the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A sexual aid device comprising: an outer wall; aninterior air bladder; an outlet from the interior air bladder; a penileport; a penile sheath; a pump; wherein the pump is configured to removeair from the interior air bladder and cause the penile sheath to expandtoward the outer wall.
 2. The sexual aid device of claim 1 furthercomprising a flange.
 3. The sexual aid device of claim 1 furthercomprising a bulb shaped pump.
 4. The sexual aid device of claim 1further comprising a head wherein the pump is incorporated into thehead.
 5. The sexual aid device of claim 1 further comprising a headwherein the head comprises a head tip and an outlet.
 6. The sexual aiddevice of claim 2 wherein the pump is incorporated within the flange. 7.The sexual aid device of claim 4 further comprising a bulb shaped pump.8. The sexual aid device of claim 5 further comprising a head whereinthe outlet is configured to selectively retain and release air from theinterior air bladder.
 9. The sexual aid device of claim 6 furthercomprising a bulb shaped pump.
 10. The sexual aid device of claim 6further comprising an outlet wherein the outlet is configured toselectively retain and release air from the interior air bladder. 11.The sexual aid device of claim 7 further comprising an outlet whereinthe outlet is configured to selectively retain and release air from theinterior air bladder.
 12. The sexual aid device of claim 10 furthercomprising a close and release valve
 13. The sexual aid device of claim11 further comprising a close and release valve.
 14. The sexual aiddevice of claim 12 wherein the close and release valve is operated inthe same place as the pump.
 15. The sexual aid device of claim 13wherein the close and release valve is operated in the same place as thepump.
 16. The sexual aid device of claim 14 further comprising a baseshaft incorporating a tension ring at the base of the shaft.
 17. Asystem of sexual aid devices used for sexual intercourse comprising: asexual aid device comprising: an outer wall; an interior air bladder; anoutlet from the interior air bladder; a penile port; a penile sheath; anoutlet for connection to external pump; and, an external pump configuredto vacuum air from the device through the outlet for connection toexternal pump.
 18. The system of claim 17 further comprising a tensionring.
 19. The system of claim 18 wherein the tension ring isincorporated into a shaft surrounding the penile port.
 20. A method ofsexual intercourse comprising: donning with a flaccid penis: a sexualaid device comprising: an outer wall; an interior air bladder; an outletfrom the interior air bladder; a penile port; a penile sheath; a pump;wherein the pump is configured to remove air from the interior airbladder and cause the penile sheath to expand toward the outer wall.